(TAN): Forbes has included the Croatian island of Mljet among the top 5 underrated Mediterranean islands for travellers who like to explore destinations “off the beaten path”, said Ina Rodin, director of the Croatian National Tourist Board representative office in the United States.
The article states how many beautiful destinations on the Mediterranean coast remain unexplored, and the author of the article put together a list of five idyllic islands, perfect for those looking for escape from crowds and mass tourism.
“Coverage about Croatia and Croatian destinations in the most popular American media such as Forbes, The New York Times, The Washington Post and others confirm the popularity and position of our country as a desirable tourist destination on the American market. Although greater realization of tourist traffic from long-haul markets is currently difficult, our presence and visibility in the American media is important for future trends and travel,” said director of the Croatian National Tourist Board Kristjan Staničić.
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The island of Mljet is presented as the perfect place for all visitors looking for an active holiday, whether it is exploring Mljet National Park, swimming, kayaking or exploring numerous hiking and cycling trails on the island.
Along with Mljet, the list includes Greece’s Syros, the Spanish island of Tabarca, the Kerkennah islands along the coast of Tunisia and the island of Kekova in Turkey.